How to conduct an effective Blitz

1)                       Preparation Phase

2)                       Execution Phase

3)                       Follow-up Phase

4)                       Orientation Phase

5)                       First Degree

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Preparation Phase

1)           Obtain Pastor’s Permission.

2)           Advertise weekly in bulletin

3)           Order recruitment materials from Supreme

4)           Notify your Insurance Agent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Execution Phase

1)           Setup information tables at each door of the church.

2)           Arrangement for pulpit announcement.

3)           Brothers to answer questions and get names and phone numbers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow-up Phase

1)           Personal contact.

2)           Invite them to an Open House.

3)           Offer transportation and/or babysitting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orientation Phase

1)           Order recruitment brochures about the Order.

2)           Have your chaplain open with a prayer.

3)           Show recruitment videos.

4)           Explain the requirements for membership.

5)           Have 100 forms on the tables.

6)           Have brother Knights available to assist in filling out forms.

7)           Conclude with light refreshments.

8)           Inform candidates of 1st degree date.

 

 

 

 

 

First Degree

1)           Have a 1st degree schedule for no more than 2 weeks later.

2)           Contact candidates with a reminder of the 1st degree.

3)           Check on need for transportation to the degree.

4)           Get them involved in a program before they leave the degree and explain the Shining Armor Award Program.